Business English Skills Test Online

The BEST Online is the online version of the Business English Skills Test.

THE TEST PAPERS

The BEST Online is made up of the same papers as theBEST paper test , but whereas in the paper test all the papers are compulsory, the BEST Online has a modular format allowing users to choose the modules which are relevant for them.

For example, the BEST Standard Version Online comprises 3 modules: .

Module 1

Grammar & Syntax

Reading Comprehension

Listening comprehension

The Grammar & Syntax and Reading Comprehension papers in the online test are exactly the same as in the paper test. However, the Listening Comprehension test online is slightly different from the paper test. It is composed of 5 short open questions and 14 multi-choice questions.

Duration: 1h15,
each paper is marked out of 100

Module 2

Writing

Duration: 45 mins,
marked out of 100

Module 3

Speaking (administered by phone, Skype or face-to-face)

Duration: 15 mins,
marked out of 100

GRADING SYSTEM

The grading system for the BEST Online is identical to that of the BEST paper test.

Global Score

FBCCI Level

CEF Level*

0-10/100

Beginner

A1-

11-25/100

Elementary

A1

26-40/100

Pre-Intermediate

A2

41-60/100

Intermediate

B1

61-80/100

Upper-Intermediate

B2

81-95/100

Advanced

C1

96-100/100

Bilingual

C2

TEST REPORTS

Two formats of report are available for the BEST Online:

a detailed test report showing the scores obtained in each part of the test, the global level, and the level descriptors for each of the four skills. This report is generated automatically via the BEST Online platform.

a pre- or post-training report showing the scores obtained in each part of the test, the global level, the candidate’s objectives for each skill, the aspects mastered or not mastered and a short personalised commentary.

Candidates taking the online test in exam conditions receive an official certificate showing the scores obtained in each part of the test as well as the candidate’s global level. The candidate also receives the complete scale of levels for reference.

It is also possible for clients to request a global report in Excel format.

THE BEST ONLINE TEST MANAGEMENT PLATFORM

It is possible to ask the BEST administrative team to handle the administration of your tests.